Car accidents are extremely common, and their results can be costly. Whether the situation involves a multi-car pileup or a low-speed accident in a parking lot, the potential for serious injuries and lasting medical harm is always high.
Injury victims may be left with thousands, tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands in medical bills. Add to that the costs of reduced income while the victim cannot perform their former duties at work, and some car accident case damages can easily top the million dollar mark.
Fortunately, you have legal options available. An attorney can help you navigate the process of filing a car accident injury claim, lending their knowledge and experience to help you maximize your chances of successful damage recovery.
In addition, they will help identify which state and federal rules, laws, and legal codes you can use to your advantage. They also essentially handle the entire claims process on your behalf while giving you the opportunity to provide input and make key decisions.
This comprehensive set of services allows you to focus on your recovery. Rest assured that your attorney is fighting to secure the compensation you need while ensuring your rights are protected every step of the way.
So, if you’re ready to speak with an experienced attorney, don’t hesitate to contact our team today.
At the CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm, we’re here to help. We can meet with you and your loved ones to review your specific accident details, helping you decide the best path forward.
We’ll kick things off with a free and confidential case review with no obligation, where you can walk us through exactly what happened. Schedule your free case evaluation today by calling 833-254-2923 or contacting us online.
In most cases, there’s no reason not to contact an attorney after a car accident. This is especially true when you work with a team that provides a free initial case review.
There’s no harm in finding out more about your legal options and what you may be owed, as these consultations also come with no obligation to use the attorney’s services afterward. That said, if you’re still on the fence about whether or not you need to involve an attorney, consider the following factors:
If you’ve sustained severe injuries — especially any that will come with long-term consequences, require you to miss work, or potentially call for physical therapy or another rehabilitation program — you’ll want to make sure to reach out to an attorney as soon as possible.
These kinds of injuries typically come with higher medical bills, as well as the financial consequences that come with long-term disabilities. An experienced attorney can help you break down the injury’s costs over the long run to ensure you secure the funds you’ll need to provide for your recovery now — and into the future.
If you’ve already filed your claim and find that the insurance company you’re working with is either reluctant to accept fault for the accident or intentionally delaying your claim, you’ll want to get an attorney involved.
You may have only received a paltry settlement offer that fails to pay the full costs of your damages. Insurance adjusters will often try to make you settle for much less than you deserve, but an experienced personal injury lawyer can help you anticipate these tactics and prepare for them.
With their knowledge of how insurers work and think, they effectively level the playing field, giving you access to legal information and seasoned negotiation tactics that can make a substantial difference in the outcome of your case.
If you’re unsure about what insurance coverage to use after your accident, be sure to contact our team. Multiple insurance policies may sometimes apply — such as your own, the at-fault driver’s, or even umbrella policies.
There may also be liable third parties whom you have not yet considered. Your attorney can help you map these different options and steer you in the right direction, maximizing your chances of obtaining a reasonable settlement.
While physical injuries can easily be linked to tangible expenses, emotional distress or pain and suffering can be more difficult to calculate. They still constitute significant damages, as they directly impact your quality of life differently.
Your attorney can help you determine what non-economic damages are available and an appropriate amount to be factored into your full damages assessment.
If you and the other driver(s) cannot agree on who is to blame for the accident, you may need to loop in an attorney. Remember that Georgia follows a fault-based system, so determining liability can be especially complex.
On top of that, the state specifically follows a modified comparative fault rule, which means you can still seek compensation even if you are partially at fault for the accident. So whether you’re debating who is at fault or just ‘how big’ of a role you played in the accident, your attorney can help you decide how to proceed.
In some car accident cases, it makes the most sense to file a lawsuit against the at-fault parties with the assistance of your attorney. Common situations where this may be recommended include:
While being in a car accident is distressing enough, when the at-fault driver is uninsured, the situation will only become more complicated. This is because uninsured drivers pose several risks, including:
Similarly, in some situations, the at-fault driver may have insurance but insufficient coverage to fully compensate you for your damages. So when a driver has insufficient coverage, a car accident lawyer can help you in the following ways:
Car accidents that involve multiple parties can quickly become complicated and, frankly, overwhelming. In these situations, determining liability will often be more difficult, and managing multiple claims can make it more challenging to keep things organized.
On top of that, multi-party accidents will typically include multiple vehicles or drivers, but they can also involve pedestrians or cyclists. Establishing ‘fault’ in these scenarios will require a thorough investigation and a deep understanding of the circumstances that led up to the accident.
It can be exhausting to try to determine ‘who’ is liable for ‘what’ portion of the damages, injuries, or property loss. Plus, the more parties involved, the more insurance companies you’ll typically need to work with.
Luckily, your lawyer can help you streamline the situation by gathering comprehensive accidents right from the start and then negotiating with multiple insurance companies simultaneously. They’ll also be able to help you file separate claims against each liable party’s insurance to ensure you’re appropriately maximizing your recovery.
Georgia uses an “at-fault” insurance system, where injury claimants must be prepared to establish fault to claim damages under another person’s (or company’s) insurance policy. If the fault lies with multiple parties, each will split the financial burden of repaying damages according to their assigned liability.
So, in, for example, an accident involving one driver with the majority of fault (80%) and another party with some fault (20%), they would split the costs of the claim between their own insurance policies (80/20). By the same token, any injured claimant would have their total award reduced by their own percentage of fault.
Georgia allows injury victims to file a claim if they don’t hold the majority (51+%) of fault in the accident.
The risk of other parties alleging that you contributed to fault is one major reason to hire an attorney. They can help you fight against accusations of fault, look into the actual circumstances of the accident, and help you avoid reductions to your final payout.
While every car accident case will be different, most will seek to recover one or more of the following types of damages:
Just as the different drivers may dispute their portion of fault in the accident, disputes may arise when it comes time to pay for vehicle repairs or replacement.
Car accidents often result in significant property damage, but your lawyer can help you assess the full extent of the damage caused to your vehicle. They’ll make sure that you’re not just accounting for small, immediate repairs but also factoring in how the accident will affect your car’s resale value down the line.
Then, once they have a full damage report, they can negotiate with the necessary insurance company to secure the maximum compensation for your property damage.
Best of all, they can also help you handle the process as efficiently as possible — because the faster you come to a property damage resolution, the faster you can get on with your life.
If you were recently involved in a car accident, contact our offices today to see how we can help you recoup any compensation you may be owed for your damages.
At the CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm, we’re here to help. We can meet with you and your loved ones to review your specific accident details, helping you determine the best path forward.
We’ll kick things off with a free, confidential case review with no obligation, where you can walk us through exactly what happened. Schedule your free case evaluation today by calling 833-254-2923 or contacting us online.
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After a personal injury, you're bound to have legal questions. The CEO Lawyer Ali Awad can provide you with answers to these questions, just as he's given answers to his millions of curious social media followers. Take a look at some of the most common personal injury law questions for general information, and then reach out to one of our seasoned attorneys for specific guidance on your case!
To quickly resolve matters following an accident, insurance companies will offer you less than you deserve in compensation for your injuries. Many victims feel pressured to accept these offers as the bills begin to pile up, but that is rarely a good idea. The insurance company is looking to protect its bottom line; and will offer injured victims less than they deserve. An experienced personal injury attorney understands how to negotiate with the insurance company and can look out for your best interests by getting you the compensation you deserve after an injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, it is important to avoid negotiating or providing recorded statements to the insurance company without first seeking help from a qualified personal injury attorney.
The best way to determine if you have a personal injury case is to speak with a knowledgeable attorney. Our legal professionals have the expertise to evaluate your case and determine a strong legal strategy so that you can obtain the greatest amount of compensation possible under the law. We will enlist investigators, assistants, and other specialists to collect accident reports, speak with witnesses to your accident, and put together a plan. While you focus on your physical recovery, we will remain committed to fighting for the compensation that you deserve.
Accident victims have a limited time to file a personal injury lawsuit. This time period is referred to as the statute of limitations. This means that if you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, you have only two years to pursue a personal injury suit. If you wait too long to reach out to an experienced attorney, you might be forever barred from seeking the compensation you deserve.
During your initial consultation with CEO Lawyer team, we will go over the important details of your personal injury accident, which include the nature and extent of your injuries, how your injuries have impacted your ability to earn a paycheck, the cost of your medical treatment, and whether further medical treatment will be required. We will answer any questions you might have, as well, in regards to our experience, our track record of success, and what to expect from the legal process. Many personal injury victims wonder if they will be able to afford the legal fees required to pursue a lawsuit. CEO Lawyer injury and accident attorneys will not ask for any type of upfront fee unless we are successful in obtaining compensation for you. That means that if you have been harmed in a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall accident, defective product accident, or any other type of personal injury accident, you can absolutely afford to contact our law office today for assistance. In fact, you cannot afford to wait. Reach out today. We understand that some accident victims might have already obtained the assistance of an attorney but may be dissatisfied with the services provided. We are standing by and prepared to help you change legal representation, regardless of where you are in the process.
If you or a loved one has been injured in any type of personal injury accident, you should not hesitate to speak with the experienced attorneys at CEO Lawyer personal injury law firm. Call, email, or fill out our online contact form today so that we can begin helping you pursue the compensation you deserve.